As part of ongoing efforts to prevent fatal and serious road collisions, a meeting was held on Monday, May 19, between the Director of the Traffic Department, Mr. Harris Evripidou, and representatives from organized motorcycle rider groups. The Cyprus Motorcycle Rights Club (CMRC) was represented by its president, Marios Constantinides.

The meeting took place at the lecture hall of the Traffic Education Park, located next to the Police Headquarters. It featured a constructive exchange of views, open dialogue, and advice focused on safe riding and responsible motorcycle use.

Staying true to its long-standing commitment to promoting road safety for motorcyclists, FEMA member CMRC highlighted three key issues:

• Illegal right turns: The need for stricter enforcement and higher fines to deter dangerous and unlawful turning manoeuvres.
• Failure to use turn signals (indicators): CMRC emphasized the importance of using indicators to clearly communicate drivers’ intentions. This is especially critical for the safety of motorcyclists, who are more exposed and vulnerable in traffic. CMRC called for stricter enforcement and penalties similar to those for illegal right turns, to ensure consistent use of indicators by all road users.
• Lowering the minimum age for obtaining a motorcycle license: CMRC proposed reducing the age limit for new riders, paired with intensive and comprehensive training. The goal is to build proper skills and road awareness from an early stage, which would help reduce reckless behaviour and improve overall safety – especially among young motorcyclists.

After the meeting, CMRC’s Marios Constantinides said: “We believe our contributions made a meaningful impact. With our added role as parliamentary lobbyists, we are confident that the Director and all other participants took our proposals seriously and will give them the attention they deserve.”

Source: CMRC

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